Daily Devotional

-May 24, 2021-

Good morning, happy Monday,

-All Success Is Because Of The Lord-

“So David went on and became great, and the Lord of hosts was with him.”

(1 Chronicles 11:9).

What made David such a great king over Israel? Why did he win every battle and achieve such great success? The reason is found in today’s text: “The Lord of hosts was with him.” He had very humble beginnings as a shepherd boy, then he defeated Goliath, served under king Saul both as a musician then as one of his commanders, and after waiting several years became king of Judah then over all Israel. He loved the Lord and sought His guidance in every area of his life. The Lord gave him successes, achievements, and victories. He stayed humble.

David wasn’t perfect, and in fact, his sin of adultery and murder in the incident with Bathsheba and Uriah proved that. He also sinned in numbering the people. He confessed his sins, and God forgave him and showed him great mercy and marvelous grace. In both cases however, he suffered the consequences of his actions. Still, God called him, “A man after My own heart.” We often hear the expression, Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven.” This is true. When we trust and obey Him, walk with Him and serve Him, He blesses us tremendously.

This was true also of Joshua after he took over the command of Israel after Moses. The Lord told him In Joshua 1:8-9, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Others in Scripture found this principle to be true, such as Joseph, Moses, Gideon, Samuel, Daniel, Nehemiah, Esther, and many others who honored God and achieved great success spiritually, physically, materially, and financially in honored positions of leadership. It was because they honored God and He honored them. Jesus told the disciples, “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).

May we realize that all true success, achievement, award, or victory is only possible with the Lord’s presence and power. Just as the Lord was with David, He is with us. When He blesses us we should give Him all the glory. All success is because of Him. This keeps us humble and dependent on the Lord, not on ourselves.

Have a blessed day with prosperity and success putting the Lord first in our lives and obeying Him fully. Stay safe and healthy.

Dean